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Faceoff Continues Outside Rhode Island Pet Store

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7 years ago

December 15, 2016

PETS+ Staff

Protestors signs read “Sick puppies sold here”.

Protesters and supporters of Rhode Island pet store Perfect Puppy faced off outside the store in November. Activists claimed the store was selling unhealthy dogs from “puppy mills,” while supporters disputed the claim. Picket signs from opposing groups read “Need love? Buy a puppy!” or “Sick puppies sold here.” NBC 10 News, 11/26 Protesters and supporters of Rhode Island pet store Perfect Puppy faced off outside the store in November. Activists claimed the store was selling unhealthy dogs from “puppy mills,” while supporters disputed the claim. Picket signs from opposing groups read “Need love? Buy a puppy!” or “Sick puppies sold here.” NBC 10 News, 11/26

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